
Sparse
Visual Imagery
Imagine areas with few items or features, enhancing the mental picture of 'sparse'.
The sparse crowd at the game made the stadium look empty.
Not Crowded
'Sparse' often implies an area is comfortably uncrowded or even desolate.
He moved to the countryside for the sparse traffic and peaceful life.
Subtle Emptiness
'Sparse' can convey a subtle sense of emptiness or lack without being stark.
The room's sparse decoration gave it a minimalist charm. Compare with
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